6.5.22 - 60 Glenridge Drive Cooroibah Effluent Disposal Report-B

           User’s Guide – Adva nced E n v i r o - S e p tic Sy s te m

            In the            Do:
            bathroom            • immediately repair any leaking faucet or toilet,
                                • use a reasonable quantity of toilet paper.
                                • Minimise or avoid bleach, antiseptic disinfectants, and amonia acids
                                    in the system
                              Do not :
                                • use disinfectant in tablet (puck) form, whether it is placed in the basin
                                   or the tank,
                                • throw cigarettes, cigarette butts or medication in the toilet,
                                • throw paper towels, paper napkins or other personal hygiene products
                                   in the toilet.

           In the kitchen    Do:
                              • repair any leaking faucet,
                              • use dish soap or dishwasher soap that is low in phosphate (0 to 5%),
                              • use the necessary quantity of soap to do the work. Take note that the
                                necessary quantity is often less than suggested by the manufacturer.
                              • use biodegradeable soap, low-phosphorus or phosphorus free detergents.
                             Do not :
                              • use a food waste disposal unit in your sink that is connected to your
                                 septic installation. If you do have a waste disposal unit, your septic tank
                                 may require more frequent pump out to remove sludge build up
                              • dispose of vegetables, meats, fat, oil, coffee beans, citrus products or
                                  other products into the septic system.

           For the laundry   Do:
                              • use phosphate free detergent, preferably in liquid form. If it is not
                                 possible, use biodegradable powder detergent,
                              • use the necessary quantity of soap to do the work. Take note that the
                                 necessary quantity is often less than that suggested by the manufacturer,
                              • minimize the volume of water used for the laundry according to the
                                 quantity of clothing to wash,
                              • if possible spread your loads of laundry throughout the week
                              • prevent harsh chemicals or products entering the system (eg. paint, nappies)

            Elsewhere         Do:
            in and around        •  divert drainage and rain water away from the surface of the Advanced
            the house               Enviro-Septic System.
                                 • All vents should be mosquito-proofed to prevent mosquitoes from breeding
                                     in the tank.
                                 • Roof and surface water should be redirected away from absorption trenches.
                              Do not :
                                • discharge water softener backwash into your septic system,
                                • discharge any water from swimming pool filters, spas or other
                                    appliances that discharge chlorinated water into your septic system.

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